In the final on-site session of the 2014/2015 MSSCM program at Michigan State University held in early August, I lead my team to win first place amongst the entire competitive cohort during our final simulation for SCM 879. Using skills and knowledge gained over the course of the entire program.
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Business Management, Supply Chain & Contracts Professional
Who am I.
Who am I.
I am a father, husband, leader and an accomplished Army Veteran, Supply Chain Manager, Procurement, Operations and Contract management professional with over 10 years of successful leadership experience. Leveraging exceptional communication skills to coach, manage, and motivate a diverse team of professionals in challenging environments. Experienced professional across multiple industries to include government, retail, wholesale and manufacturing. Masters of Supply Chain Management (graduate Dec 2015) and MBA graduate who champions more efficient, cost-effective business processes using TQM, Six Sigma, JIT, & ISO methodologies. Proactive business manager able to identify ways to reduce expenses without compromising quality. Solid experience in planning, implementing and executing strategies resulting in greater customer confidence and strengthened business results. Tech-savvy (Minitab 17, Oracle, SAP, Plex cloud manufacturing, Microsoft Office, CMMS, DataMart etc.). Committed to promoting creativity, effective problem solving, and breakthrough results. I am eager to leverage professional expertise and advanced graduate level training to drive optimal business results for the organization that I am connected with.
Work experience
Work experience
Federal Government
Contracts Officer
Manage over 250M in contracts of multiple types IDIQ/Task Orders; base IDIQ contract administration; Task orders; Award Fee & Award Fee Level of Effort Contracts; Hybrid Contracts, (FFP, FPAF, FP-LOE, CPFF, CPAF-LOE, CPAF); Independent Contractors (IC); No Cost, FFP; Independent Contractors (IC) Fee for Task (IC-FFT), as well as led acquisition Cradle-to-Grave competitions for contractor support. Managed contract quality assurance, write statement's of work (SOW) and statements of objectives (SOO) for component acquisitions. As a Committee member planned and promoted industry day events bridging the GAP(s) between government and industry acquisition partners and processes.
2016 - Present
Harbor Design and Manufacturing
Independent Consultant
Manage the procurement of multifaceted software and systems upgrades for the Procure to Pay cycle, isolate process improvement opportunities and resolve difficult system issues. Educated users on new tools and software through one-on-ones for advanced users and lunch and learns for general users. Saved the company over 30k through upgrading software and centralized management of systems. Improved access to information, and increased availability of cross company information resulting in more effective decision making. Enhanced Cyber Security through system consolidation, with fewer endpoints to attack, repeatable practices, and capital investments needed in critical security infrastructure are reduced.
James Group International
Director of Purchasing - Packaging Engineer
Created and implemented new corporate procurement policies (procure to pay) as well as standard methodology in training. Oracle/JDE implementation subject matter expert and lead, KPI's analysis, assembling data, analyzing metrics, identifying GAPS and resolving problems. Negotiated lead times resulting in a reduction of material stock levels as well as preventing out of-stock and optimizing stock levels, while maintaining superior service to Toyota, Ford and GM customers.
Developed a Supplier Score Card that drove improvements in performance and reduced the rejection rate for incoming materials. Conducted supplier and invoice audits partnered with finance to ensure expectations were followed, resulting in an increase in adherence to the negotiated product pricing, specifications and packaging conformity.
Source capital equipment and automotive packaging both ESR's and corrugated for $144B Ford and $155B GM operations. Partnered with Ford engineers to develop key supplier selection strategies based on packaging design specifications. P&L responsibility, consistently champion the most cost-effective solutions, negotiating contracts with new and existing suppliers and customers; efforts have played a vital role in cost savings the company over $150K in 2014/2015. Expert skills using various databases, Excel, Visio and ERP systems management, PLEX Cloud manufacturing implementations and management, SAP, and Oracle. CMMS, DataMart and business objects.
Education
Education
Michigan State University
M.S.S.C, Masters of Supply Chain Management
University of Phoenix
MBA, Masters of Business Administration
Professional Accomplishments
Professional Accomplishments
Achiever of multiple Exceptional Performance Awards from the United States Government
Outstanding Service and Dedication Award from the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)
Lead Contracting Officer (CO) for competitive Source Selections for the federal government
Chair of the Past Performance Evaluation Team - Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Office of Procurement Executive Industry Day Committee - Federal Government
James Group International Steering Committees of Directors Member
ABC Branch Manager Business school graduate, DSM fleet Management Award
Service Excellence Award from C.E.O David Luck (ABC Supply)
Target business school graduate
U.S Army Veteran Operation Iraqi Freedom
Warrior Leadership Course Graduate from the Non Commissioned Officers Academy
ARCOM (Army Commendation Medal) January 2008
Army oversees service Ribbon January 2008, National defense service medal February 2006
War on terrorism expeditionary medal February 2006, Army service ribbon November 2005
Put together food care packages for the homeless organization as a volunteer at St. Mary food bank Phoenix, AZ
President of Shaw Hall Black Caucus at Michigan State University August 2001 to May 2004
After school tutoring, Talent Search Program, East Lasing, Ml
Volunteer, Police Athletic League, Lansing, Ml
Student Ambassador, Upward Bound, East lasing, MI
Member of Summer University Program: Excellence Required (S.U.P.E.R program), East Lansing, MI
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